Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Plastics and Elastomers
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Nature of Plastics
1.3 Polymer Structures and Polymerization Reactions
1.4 Plastic-Processing Methods and Design Guidelines
1.5 Plastic Properties
1.6 Thermosetting Plastics
1.7 Thermoplastics
1.8 Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics
1.9 Plastic Films and Tapes
1.10 Plastic Surface Finishing
1.11 Summary of Plastics
1.12 The Nature of Elastomers
References
Chapter 2. Laminates and Reinforced Plastic Materials and Processes
2.1 Laminates
2.2 Reinforced Plastics
2.3 Manufacturing Processes for Reinforced Plastics
2.4 Standards
References
Chapter 3. Advanced Composite Materials and Processes
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Material Systems
3.3 Composite Fabrication Techniques
3,4 Overview of Mechanics of Composite Materials
3.5 Design of Composites
3.6 Composite Testing _
3.7 Safety Issues with Composite Materials
References
Chapter 4. Liquid and Low-Pressure Resin Systems
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Epoxies
4.3 Polyesters
4.4 Polyurethanes
4.5 Silicones
4.6 Cast Phenolics
4,7 Allylic Resins
4.8 Polybutadienes
4.9 Depolymerized Rubber
4.10 Polysulfide Rubber
4.11 Ethylene-Propylene Liquid Polymers / 4.58
4.12 Cast Nylon
4.13 Acrylics
4.14 Vinyl Plastisols
4.15 Cyclic Thermoplastics
4.16 Expanding Monomer
4.17 Vinyl Esters
4.18 Cyanate Esters
4.19 Photopolymers
References
Chapter 5. Thermoplastic Elastomers
5.1 Introduction
5.2 TPEs in the Rubber and Plastics Industries
5.3 Comparison ofTPEs andThermoset Rubbers
5.4 Chemistry, Morphology, and Properties of TPEs
5.5 Generic Classes of TPEs
5.6 Processing of TPEs
5.7 Applications and Markets forTPEs
5.8 The Recovery and Recycle of TPEs
5.9 Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 6. Protective and Decorative Coatings
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Ecology
6.3 Surface Preparation
6.4 Coating Selection
6.5 Coating Materials
6.6 Application Methods
6.7 Curing
6.8 Summary
References
Chapter 7. Joining of Plastics, Elastomers, and Composites
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Design of Joints
7.3 Test Methods
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Chapter 8. Plastics in Pacding
Chapter 9. Elastormers and Engingeeting Thermoplastics for Automotive Applications
Chapter 10. Desing and Processing of Plastic Parts
Chapter 11.Pecycling Of Plastic Materials
Appendix A.Glossary of Terms and Definitions
Appendix B.Some Common Abbrevistions Ueed in the plastics
Industry
Appendix C.Important Properties for Designing with Plastics
Appendix D.Electrical Properties of Resing and Compounds
Appendix E.Electrial Propertics of Specififcations and Standards for Plastics and Composites